Don’t panic when facing awards deadline stress
It’s Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. You get to the office and open your weekly calendar and … Oh No! You put down the WBA Awards for Excellence Entry Deadline on Wednesday at 6 p.m., but forgot all about it. …
Radio station brings hope with shoebox gifts for kids
For years, Life 102.5 (WNWC) listeners have shared hope by providing kids in Madison and the surrounding areas with Shoebox Gifts for Kids. This year, when listeners shopped for everything on their Christmas list, they picked up a few extra…
WBA Hall of Famer Duke Wright dies after lifetime in broadcasting
Legendary broadcaster and WBA Hall of Famer Duke Wright died Wednesday. He was 83. During his career, Duke, born Duey Edward Wright Jr., built Midwest Communications into one of the largest privately owned, family-operated radio operating companies in the United…
500 coats collected during station drive
Milwaukee’s Jammin’ 98.3, WJMR-FM held its annual Stokes Coats Drive, sponsored by the Milwaukee County Office of Equity, at Southeast Sales Powersports on Dec. 15 and gathered more than 500 cold weather items. Jammin’ On Air Personality and namesake of…
Radiothon breaks fundraising record
A radiothon hosted by a radio station in Wausau/Stevens Point raised a record $235,374 to support local children and families in central Wisconsin. Y106.5 (WYTE) hosted the Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon Dec. 1-2. “Thanks to my fantastic staff and all…
Station hosts toy drive to benefit Children’s Hospital
Milwaukee radio station Sportsradio 1250 The Fan (WSSP) hosted a toy drive that generated donations for Children’s Hospital. The 16th annual toy drive ran Nov. 29 through Dec. 2 and gathered enough toys to fill 16 box crates.
Milwaukee radio station gathers 74K meals during holiday event
Milwaukee radio station 99.1 The Mix (WMYX-FM) gathered enough donations during a holiday event to provide at least 74,515 meals to Wisconsinites in need this holiday season. The Stuff the Bus event was held Nov. 23 and benefited Feeding America…
WISN viewers donate more than $131K during food drive
The 11th annual WISN 12 “Food For Families Drive,” in partnership with Hunger Task Force, generated $131,258 in donations. For more than a decade, the campaign has been providing healthy holiday meals for hungry families throughout southeastern Wisconsin. “Year after…
Montoto to take leave, Wade named WBA Chair
WBA Board Chair Lupita Montoto, La Movida Radio, Madison, is taking a leave from her position as WBA Chair, putting Vice-Chair Jan Wade in the Chair role for the coming year. “I’m going through a medical situation with a family…
